# Sokoto State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

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State · Nigeria 

# Sokoto State

Sokoto State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **6,391,047 people** in 2022 on 32,153 km² (about 199 per km²). Its main town is Sokoto. It is divided into 23 local government areas. 1,910 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 135 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,391,047people (2022)
- 32,153km²
- 23local government areas
- 135mapped services

## How many people live in Sokoto State?

Sokoto State had an estimated **6,391,047 people** in 2022 — 2.9% of Nigeria, 10th of 37 states. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 32,153 km², that is about **199 people per km²**, 24th of 37 states.

48.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,125,251**

5–9 ****1,004,403**

10–14 ****965,759**

15–19 ****738,097**

20–24 ****572,372**

25–29 ****402,409**

30–34 ****310,710**

35–39 ****289,133**

40–44 ****253,242**

45–49 ****204,155**

50–54 ****162,913**

55–59 ****122,397**

60–64 ****91,101**

65–69 ****64,352**

70–74 ****42,492**

75–79 ****24,190**

80+ ****18,071**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Sokoto State?

Sokoto State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 2 other states: [Kebbi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/) and [Zamfara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/). By area it is the 11th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 3.5% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Sokoto State is about 478 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 12.7395° N, 5.2370° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Know before you go: Sokoto State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) · Sokoto20 km
- Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA) · Katsina264 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:13) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:52, sunset around 18:15).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:04 18:31 11.4 h 

Feb 07:01 18:44 11.7 h 

Mar 06:47 18:49 12.0 h 

Apr 06:27 18:51 12.4 h 

May 06:13 18:56 12.7 h 

Jun 06:13 19:05 12.9 h 

Jul 06:20 19:09 12.8 h 

Aug 06:27 19:00 12.6 h 

Sep 06:27 18:40 12.2 h 

Oct 06:28 18:20 11.9 h 

Nov 06:37 18:10 11.5 h 

Dec 06:52 18:15 11.4 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Sokoto State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Binji](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/binji/) 828 77 1 

[Bodinga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/bodinga/) 638 59 2 

[Dange-Shuni](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/dange-shuni/) 1,134 89 5 

[Gada](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/gada/) 1,515 171 3 

[Goronyo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/goronyo/) 1,709 137 1 

[Gudu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/gudu/) 3,282 116 0 

[Gwadabawa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/gwadabawa/) 1,006 159 2 

[Illela](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/illela/) 1,081 135 1 

[Isa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/isa/) 2,165 37 1 

[Kebbe](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/kebbe/) 2,625 99 0 

[Kware](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/kware/) 596 115 5 

[Rabah](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/rabah/) 2,394 57 1 

[Sabon Birni](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/sabon-birni/) 2,377 63 4 

[Shagari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/shagari/) 1,310 89 1 

[Silame](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/silame/) 798 60 0 

[Sokoto North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/sokoto-north/) 40 17 20 

[Sokoto South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/sokoto-south/) 29 8 40 

[Tambuwal](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/tambuwal/) 1,839 120 2 

[Tangaza](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/tangaza/) 2,375 141 5 

[Tureta](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/tureta/) 2,299 47 0 

[Wamako](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/wamako/) 663 137 39 

[Wurno](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/wurno/) 680 75 2 

[Yabo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/yabo/) 768 53 0 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Sokoto State

Open gazetteers list **1,910 villages, towns and localities** in Sokoto State. The largest with a recorded population: Sokoto (1,040,000), Tambuwal (20,932), Gwadabawa (17,486), Illela (17,461), Gandi (13,940) and Wurno (13,087). Settlements here lie between about 183 m and 389 m above sea level (median 278 m).

- Abattoir
- Abdelo
- Abdolo
- Abdujaki
- Achida
- Acida
- Adamu
- Adarare
- Adarawa
- Adegalagaji
- Adegata
- Aderawa
- Aduwa Masa
- Afurtu
- Aggur
- Agoa
- Aguluri
- Ajini
- Ajurawa
- Akobola
- Alagamé
- Alela
- Aleta
- Alfagei
- Alfala
- Alhassan
- Alia
- Alibawa
- Alikeru
- Alkaijji
- Alkaliji
- Alkamo
- Alkamu
- Allakalawa
- Almaji
- Almudu
- Alya Fulani
- Alya Hausawa
- Amahali
- Amanawa Hayi
- Amarawa
- Ambarura
- Ammanawa
- Anada
- Anatudu
- Anganba
- Angwa Bawa
- Angwa Hure
- Angwan Tudu
- Aoarawa
- Araba
- Araba Birni
- Arawa
- Arawsaya
- Arba
- Arbakwe
- Arguila
- Asara
- Asarara
- Asarara Kaura
- Asarawa
- Asare
- Askedodo
- Assasara
- Asura
- Atalawa
- Atukuwani
- Awakala
- Awakkala
- Awulkite
- Awulkitina
- Ayama
- Azarara
- Baba Maradu
- Babeudoli
- Babuche
- Babuji
- Babulada
- Bachaka
- Bachaka Masallaci
- Badaka
- Badarawa
- Badaria
- Badau
- Badawa
- Badiya
- Badiyawa
- Badon Barade
- Badon Baradi
- Badon Gamba
- Badon Hanya
- Badow
- Badusugu
- Bafarawa
- Baga
- Baga Sakka
- Bagai
- Bagarawa
- Bageya
- Bagida
- Bagoruwa
- Bakachi
- Bakachira
- Bakanta
- Bakar Garkuwa
- Bakar Tsauna
- Bakaya
- Bakerma
- Bakin Duts
- Bakin Dutse
- Bakin Gulbe
- Bakin Kusu
- Bakingida
- Bala
- Balagandi
- Balah
- Balakozo
- Baleo Dutche
- Balkore
- Balla
- Balle
- Bamage Tudu
- Bamana
- Bamge Tudu
- Bamgi
- Bancho
- Bancu
- Banga
- Bangi
- Bankani
- Bankanu
- Baragai
- Barakia
- Baranzaki
- Bararaji
- Bararrarahe Jindilu
- Baredi
- Barguwa
- Bari
- Bariga
- Bariki
- Barkeji
- Barkini
- Barsawa
- Basansan
- Basanta
- Bashiri
- Basilan
- Batsauje
- Batti Village
- Bauchi
- Bauni
- Baware
- Bawda
- Bawgwel
- Bawna
- Bayanka
- Bayo Gidan
- Bedi
- Bela
- Belo
- Bendigawa
- Benge
- Berdeberde
- Bergaja
- Beriberi
- Betare
- Biardi
- Bierda
- Bigal
- Bijeje
- Bijimi
- Bilingawa
- Bimasa
- Bindanu
- Bindanu Karami
- Bingel Sarkin-Koni
- Bingga
- Biniisa
- Binjel Sabarumowa
- Binji
- Binjin Muza
- Biokutawa
- Birgiji
- Birjingo
- Birnin Wari
- Birnin Zomo
- Bisalam
- Biyangadi
- Boba
- Bobare
- Boda
- Bodai
- Bodinga
- Bogeya
- Boka
- Bola
- Bolere
- Bombom
- Boolairi
- Boraye
- Bornawa
- Bosaji
- Boto
- Bowen
- Boya
- Boyekai
- Budade
- Budano
- Budano Ila
- Buderi
- Budide
- Bugawa
- Bukari
- Bukaza
- Bukoli
- Bula
- Bulama
- Bulanyaki
- Bulbuli
- Bulumbukut
- Bundum
- Bunge
- Bunkari
- Burdi
- Burmawa Yusufu
- Burtali
- Burukusuma
- Burwanga
- Busalega
- Busau
- Busawa
- Bussa Mangu
- Bute
- Butu
- Buwa Diawa
- Buwadi
- Buzaga
- Bwaka Hamadawa
- Bwoka Noma
- Chacho
- Chaco
- Chadawa
- Chaiye
- Chakai
- Chakaltu
- Chancha
- Chanchama-Bussa
- Chanchawa
- Cheche
- Chesgu
- Chihiri
- Chimawa
- Chimola
- Chinabarka
- Chingali
- Chinye
- Chirare
- Chiriagi
- Chiwa
- Chobal
- Chofan
- Chofe
- Chohi
- Chopal
- Dabaga
- Dabage
- Dabagi
- Dabagi Bum
- Dabagin Ardo
- Dabagin Ardu
- Dabagin Gimsua
- Dabagin Kaurare
- Dabagin Rama
- Dabagin Yari
- Dabalmawa
- Dabwasa
- Dadali
- Dadu
- Dafasi
- Dagamali
- Dagawa
- Dagindi
- Dagua
- Daguwaga
- Daje
- Dakala
- Dakassa
- Dakawa
- Dakura
- Daleja
- Dalijam
- Dalijem Fulani
- Dalijem Hausawa
- Damakeni
- Damba Diko
- Dambaana
- Dambagi
- Dambala
- Dambaranga
- Damboka
- Dan Ajiwa
- Dan Chigaya
- Dan Galadima
- Dan Gode
- Dan Gwaga
- Dan Karmawa
- Dan Kilo
- Dan Madi
- Dan Malga
- Dan Mani
- Dan Tambuje
- Dan Tasakko
- Dan Tudu
- Dan Tudu Wusenia
- Dan-Chadi
- Danaba
- Danbaranga
- Danboka
- Dancadi
- Dandaras
- Dandaye
- Dandi
- Dandutchi
- Danfanga
- Dangaba
- Dangadabro
- Dangari Adua
- Dangaruko
- Dangasu
- Dange
- Dangele
- Dangeru
- Dangida
- Dangkado
- Dangkusot
- Dango
- Danjao
- Danjawa
- Danjawo Mashekari
- Danjiro
- Dankado
- Dankaiwa
- Dankala
- Dankaro
- Dankujeri
- Danmali
- Danpungu
- Dansulba
- Dantale
- Dantasaku
- Dantayawa
- Dantudu
- Dantule
- Danwai
- Danwaru
- Daraman Birni
- Daramba
- Daraye
- Daraye Birni
- Daraye Kaura
- Darbabiya
- Darbela
- Dargane
- Daringaru
- Daringuru
- Darlijun
- Darma Dodo
- Darma Galadima
- Darna Tsalawo
- Darnawa
- Darusa
- Daulawa
- Dawadayaru
- Dawakawa
- Degel
- Degi
- Delmi
- Denderes
- Dengkel
- Diddiba Tudu
- Digim
- Dilingo
- Dimbisu
- Dinawa
- Dingyadi
- Djima Djimi
- Djima-Djimi Gaya
- Doba
- Dobare
- Dogaiyi
- Dogan Marke
- Dogon Marke
- Dogondaji
- Dole
- Doliyal
- Doliyel
- Domawa
- Donu
- Dorawa

…and 1,510 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Sokoto State

Named natural and historic features inside Sokoto State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

78 rivers and streams; 8 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Dan Dutse
- Faranja
- Goronyo Dam
- Gulbin Majia
- Gurunzumi
- Kagatakowa
- Kiliuli Lake
- Lake Baile
- Lake Gwadabawa
- Lake Kalmalo
- Lake Mazafara
- Lake Tarike
- Lake Zaru
- RIver Daramboa
- Rafin Sh’Aibi
- River Albo
- River Alfa
- River Algali
- River Babulada
- River Bamana
- River Baori
- River Bella
- River Bella Bornu
- River Bode

…and 63 more.

### Hills and mountains

99 hills.

- Gadon Mata Hill · 384 m
- Yakuniji Hill · 376 m
- Lafani Hill · 375 m
- Bangi Hill · 369 m
- Angusi Hill · 359 m
- Dan Tulu Hill · 358 m
- Mazanya Hill · 357 m
- Bago Hill · 345 m
- Garu Hill · 340 m
- Yanuku Hill · 338 m
- Aiyu Hill · 336 m
- Maikoffa Hill · 336 m
- Dutsen Honore · 334 m
- Gidan Makera Hill · 334 m
- Metsin Kai Hill · 331 m
- Zunguru Hill · 331 m
- Malinkaye Hill · 327 m
- Disa Hill · 326 m
- Gwalare Hill · 324 m
- Wurno Hill · 324 m
- Amalindawa Hill · 323 m
- Dutse Dantudu Hill · 323 m
- Riri Hill · 322 m
- Barngi Hill · 321 m

…and 75 more.

### Forests and nature

22 forest reserves.

- Babban Rafi Native Area Forest Reserve
- Bauni Forest Reserve
- Dankaiwa Native Area Forest Reserve
- Dogondaji Forest Reserve
- Farfar Forest Reserve
- Garu Native Area Forest Reserve
- Gidan Mainu Native Area Forest Reserve
- Gulbin Ka Forest Reserve
- Gundumi Forest Reserve
- Isa Zurmi Native Area Forest Reserve
- Kaikaimako Native Area Forest Reserve
- Karfe Binji Forest Reserve
- Kawara Native Area Forest Reserve
- Madawal Native Area Forest Reserve
- Mallamji Native Area Forest Reserve
- Manu Forest Reserve
- North Tangaza Forest Reserve
- Sangiwa Native Area Forest Reserve
- Surane Forest Reserve
- Tara Native Area Forest Reserve
- West Tangaza Forest Reserve
- Zauna Native Area Forest Reserve

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Sokoto State and the best time to visit

In Sokoto State, the warmest month is Apr (average 33 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 803 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (249 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 0 

Feb 27 0 

Mar 30 2 

Apr 33 15 

May 32 55 

Jun 30 112 

Jul 28 179 

Aug 26 249 

Sep 26 149 

Oct 27 41 

Nov 26 1 

Dec 23 0 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sokoto State

Places mapped inside Sokoto State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals53
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps11
- Hotels22
- Shopping malls2
- Schools14
- Colleges and universities23
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Sokoto State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Sokoto State?6,391,047 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sokoto State?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sokoto State?About 199 people per km²
- What borders Sokoto State?Kebbi State and Zamfara State
- What time zone is Sokoto State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Sokoto State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Sokoto State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sokoto State?1,910 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sokoto State?Settlements lie between 183 m and 389 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sokoto State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Sokoto State?Gadon Mata Hill (384 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sokoto State?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Sokoto State?53 mapped
- How many banks are in Sokoto State?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sokoto State?11 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sokoto State?NG034 (OCHA common operational dataset)